For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,856 students in 85138, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85138, AZ are Legacy Traditional School - Casa Grande and A+ Charter Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85138 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85138, AZ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85138, AZ Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Legacy Traditional School - Casa Grande
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1274 E. Oneil Dr
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 421-2323
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 421-2323
Gr: K-8 | 1,486 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
A+ Charter Schools
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
41735 W. Alan Stephens Pkwy
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 265-5589
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 265-5589
Gr: 6-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 85138, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85138, AZ include Legacy Traditional School - Casa Grande and A+ Charter Schools.
How many public charter schools are located in 85138?
2 public charter schools are located in 85138.
What is the racial composition of students in 85138?
85138 public charter schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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